I’m looking for a source of ebony wood. It should be approximately
1/2" thick and I’m looking to purchase approximately 2 square feet
(almost any configuration will do). I’ll be cutting it into small
shapes (any suggestions about power cutting tools for this would be
appreciated: table saw, band saw …?). Also, wouldn’t mind a
source that supplies AND cuts
… Thank you all in advance. Stacy in NYC.

Stacy…I have a small supply of ebony. What type are you
interested in? The predominately available Madagasgar ebony is not
the black wood. It is more of a deep brown with deeper brown grain.
The African Blackwood, which bagpipes and such were made of, is black
and with a very light yellow sapwood. I can cut it into small pieces
for you if you like as well. Just need to know the specifics. Drop
me a not offline if you like…I will check my stock of exotics.

I can get ebony at Southern Lumber in San Jose. The actually carry 2
"varieties" of ebony- the black stuff and a lighter-colored wood.
It’s a specialty lumber story with many gorgeous woods. Most large
cities have a lumber-wordworking store that caters to wood-working
hobbiests and craftsmen. These stores sell small pieces. You could
also look in the Thomas register.